Investment Banking Associate, Energy Engineer - Houston

Moelis & Company•Houston, TX

25d

About The Position

We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Lead and ensure technical excellence in the analysis and valuation of oil and gas assets. Drive the preparation of client presentations and serve as a key point of contact for senior bankers and clients. Oversee company and industry research, synthesizing findings into actionable strategic insights and recommendations. Manage and mentor analysts in handling large datasets, technical workflows, and extracting critical business insights. Primary Responsibilities: Lead the development, calibration, and validation of type curves and production forecasts across a broad spectrum of oil and gas assets. Apply advanced reservoir engineering and data science methodologies to formulate and defend optimized development strategies for client assets. Direct the generation, categorization, and risk-assessment of undeveloped inventory. Own the construction, population, and quality-control of complex discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation models using ARIES, PHDWin, and/or ComboCurve, and clearly articulate results to clients. Own the development and maintenance of technical databases (ARIES, ComboCurve, PHDWin, SQL/Parquet, etc.) used for valuation and marketing analyses. Lead technical and operational due-diligence workstreams, including diligence calls with counterparties, creation of deal materials, model audit, and process management from start to finish. Partner closely with senior bankers to support transaction execution, client deliverables, buyer interaction, and process integrity.

Requirements

Strong data-analytics and problem-solving capabilities.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
Strong analytical and numerical skills with comfort navigating complex technical & financial datasets.
Strong presentation, communication, and client-facing skills.
Ability to challenge assumptions and contribute independent, critical thinking.
Effective team player capable of working with a wide range of internal groups and external stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite.
Strong coding experience (Spotfire, Python, SQL, VBA, etc.) and demonstrated ability to automate workflows or handle large datasets.
Prior experience working with public oil & gas datasets (Enverus, IHS, state agencies, etc.).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering preferred; MBA or other advanced technical or quantitative degree is a plus.
3–5+ years of experience in the oil & gas industry, ideally in A&D, corporate development, reservoir engineering, or investment banking.
Minimum GPA: 3.5.

Responsibilities

Lead and ensure technical excellence in the analysis and valuation of oil and gas assets.
Drive the preparation of client presentations and serve as a key point of contact for senior bankers and clients.
Oversee company and industry research, synthesizing findings into actionable strategic insights and recommendations.
Manage and mentor analysts in handling large datasets, technical workflows, and extracting critical business insights.
Lead the development, calibration, and validation of type curves and production forecasts across a broad spectrum of oil and gas assets.
Apply advanced reservoir engineering and data science methodologies to formulate and defend optimized development strategies for client assets.
Direct the generation, categorization, and risk-assessment of undeveloped inventory.
Own the construction, population, and quality-control of complex discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation models using ARIES, PHDWin, and/or ComboCurve, and clearly articulate results to clients.
Own the development and maintenance of technical databases (ARIES, ComboCurve, PHDWin, SQL/Parquet, etc.) used for valuation and marketing analyses.
Lead technical and operational due-diligence workstreams, including diligence calls with counterparties, creation of deal materials, model audit, and process management from start to finish.
Partner closely with senior bankers to support transaction execution, client deliverables, buyer interaction, and process integrity.